Profile of Gary Vela, Dr

Dr. Gary Vela MD is a renowned name in the plastic and cosmetic surgery field, having practiced for nearly two decades and performing thousands of procedures. Dr. Vela is board certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of both the prestigious American Society of Plastic Surgeons and American College of Surgeons. Dr. Vela specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery, with an emphasis on patient education, prevention, maintenance, minimal invasiveness, and personalized care that focuses on understanding patients’ thoughts, feelings, and emotions to help them achieve successful results.

A Medical College of Virginia School of Medicine graduate, Doctor Gary Vela MD went on to complete his specialty training at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. To refine his cosmetic skills even further, Dr. Vela MD trained under some of the world’s foremost experts in plastic and cosmetic surgery at Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat, and Lenox Hill hospitals in New York. His dedication has been recognized through awards such as RealSelf Top Doctor.

Dr. Gary is known for his experience, talent, natural results, and, most importantly – his connections with his patients. He strives to form meaningful relationships with those he treats, all while providing exceptional results, a compassionate and caring nature, and unparalleled artistic vision.

Dr. Vela is an expert in both surgical and non-surgical approaches. His treatment philosophy is based on education, prevention, maintenance, and minimally invasive procedures. With Dr. Vela leading the way, Beyond Beauty Plastic Surgery in Miami, FL continues to be on the cutting edge of aesthetic treatments and procedures ranging from minimally invasive to full body sculpting.

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Procedures of Gary Vela, Dr ⁽²⁵⁾

Procedure	Rank in Miami	Rank in FL	Rank in US
Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the legs.	Ranked in Miami: 29	Ranked in FL: 211	Ranked in US: 1551
Brazilian Butt Lift Also known as a “Fat Transfer to Buttock” or “BBL”, this procedure uses liposuction to remove fat pockets from undesired areas for insertion into the buttocks for a more lifted and enhanced look. Includes two areas of liposuction.	Ranked in Miami: 38	Ranked in FL: 185	Ranked in US: 1370
Eyelid Surgery Eyelid surgery tightens and lifts sagging eyelid skin.	Ranked in Miami: 58	Ranked in FL: 411	Ranked in US: 3505
Mommy Makeover Mommy makeover is a combination of plastic surgery procedures that can help restore your pre-baby body after dramatic changes brought on by pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.	Ranked in Miami: 42	Ranked in FL: 357	Ranked in US: 3168
Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure that can enhance your breast size and shape.	Ranked in Miami: 47	Ranked in FL: 392	Ranked in US: 3425
Breast Lift A procedure that lifts the breast tissue and repositions the nipples to remedy sagging breasts.	Ranked in Miami: 44	Ranked in FL: 370	Ranked in US: 3090
Facelift Facelift surgery tightens underlying muscles, lifts tissues, sculpts fat, and removes excess skin, to give your face and neck a more youthful appearance.	Ranked in Miami: 54	Ranked in FL: 415	Ranked in US: 3588
Breast Revision Breast revision surgery makes to improve the appearance of breasts that have been previously operated on.	Ranked in Miami: 30	Ranked in FL: 253	Ranked in US: 1793
Areola Reduction Areola repositioning involves both the areola and the nipple being lifted and established in a natural position.	Ranked in Miami: 18	Ranked in FL: 125	Ranked in US: 838
Arm Lift An upper arm lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure that removes excess fat and loose skin on your underarms, eliminating the appearance of “bat wings.”	Ranked in Miami: 33	Ranked in FL: 290	Ranked in US: 2274
Tummy Tuck Also known as an "abdominoplasty” this procedure reduces the size and shape of the abdomen by removing excess fat and skin.	Ranked in Miami: 21	Ranked in FL: 196	Ranked in US: 1541
Drainless Tummy Tuck A drainless tummy tuck essentially combines liposuction with a traditional tummy tuck using a specific layered suturing technique that eliminates the need for postsurgical drains.	Ranked in Miami: 9	Ranked in FL: 30	Ranked in US: 144
Rhinoplasty Commonly referred to as a “nose job” this surgical procedure can help correct undesirable ridges, size, shape, or other aspects of the nose. In some situations, this procedure can correct certain breathing problems.	Ranked in Miami: 42	Ranked in FL: 330	Ranked in US: 2779
TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction The TRAM Flap breast reconstruction procedure uses tissue and muscle from the tummy.	Ranked in Miami: 5	Ranked in FL: 28	Ranked in US: 204
Male Breast Reduction Gynecomastia surgery reduces breast size in men, flattening and enhancing the chest contours.	Ranked in Miami: 8	Ranked in FL: 54	Ranked in US: 461
Ear Repair Ear repair surgery helps patients achieve better facial aesthetics and improves their confidence and self-esteem by repairing and reshaping the earlobes.	Ranked in Miami: 10	Ranked in FL: 88	Ranked in US: 766
Breast Asymmetry Correction Breast asymmetry correction surgery involves changing the size, shape or position of one of both the breasts to make the breasts more equal.	Ranked in Miami: 17	Ranked in FL: 108	Ranked in US: 623
Vaser Liposuction Vaser liposuction is a surgical fat-removal procedure that uses ultrasonic vibration to break up unwanted fat and free it from the surrounding tissue before it’s sucked out through a hollow tube, called a cannula.	Ranked in Miami: 14	Ranked in FL: 138	Ranked in US: 967
Buttock Surgery A "butt lift" or "gluteoplasty" removes excess skin from the buttocks and provides a naturally lifted and firmer appearance.	Ranked in Miami: 17	Ranked in FL: 84	Ranked in US: 715
Lower Body Lift The lower body lift extends the tummy tuck incision completely around the lower torso, which allows surgeon to lift or resuspend the thighs and tighten the buttocks as well as to execute the traditional tummy tuck.	Ranked in Miami: 14	Ranked in FL: 179	Ranked in US: 1470
Buttock Implants A butt augmentation procedure that places implants to enhance the size and shape of the buttocks.	Ranked in Miami: 11	Ranked in FL: 48	Ranked in US: 269
Panniculectomy A panniculectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the panniculus, an “apron” of loose skin and fat that hangs from the lower stomach after significant weight loss.	Ranked in Miami: 15	Ranked in FL: 38	Ranked in US: 441
Male Chest Enhancement Male chest enhancement procedures are used to enhance the appearance of the pectoral muscles by adding volume or removing excess surrounding fat.	Ranked in Miami: 4	Ranked in FL: 74	Ranked in US: 248
Arm Liposuction A surgical procedure that removes stubborn fat deposits from the arms.	Ranked in Miami: 13	Ranked in FL: 138	Ranked in US: 807
Fue Hair Transplant Fue hair transplant is a donor hair harvesting technique that hair transplant surgeons commonly use to harvest individual follicular units from the back of the head.	Ranked in Miami: 4	Ranked in FL: 9	Ranked in US: 16